body heat
noun
: heat produced in the body of a living animal by metabolic and physical activities
called also animal heat
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When your body heats up, your sweat glands kick into overdrive everywhere—feet included.
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Christa Sgobba, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Sweat, breath, tears and body heat are the most significant attractants, according to Orkin, because gnats are drawn to the salts, minerals and other nutrients found in human sweat.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The patent-pending technology is body heat activated, so your body heat warms it up to make the lashes adhere.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Astley also notes in her mattress review that this bed has premier temperature regulation and doesn’t trap body heat as she and her husband sleep.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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Christa Sgobba, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Sweat, breath, tears and body heat are the most significant attractants, according to Orkin, because gnats are drawn to the salts, minerals and other nutrients found in human sweat.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The patent-pending technology is body heat activated, so your body heat warms it up to make the lashes adhere.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Astley also notes in her mattress review that this bed has premier temperature regulation and doesn’t trap body heat as she and her husband sleep.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Body heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20heat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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